Ginger Black Tea Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare ginger
Peel the fresh ginger and slice it thinly (about 1/8" thick). You should have about 1.5 inches of ginger total (roughly 2–3 tablespoons when sliced). Thin slices release flavor quickly.
2
Boil water with ginger
In a small saucepan, combine 4 cups water and the sliced ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 8–10 minutes to infuse a bright, spicy ginger flavor. For milder ginger, simmer 4–6 minutes; for stronger, simmer up to 12 minutes.
3
Add tea
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 2 tablespoons loose black tea (or 2 black tea bags). Cover and steep for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength (3 minutes for lighter, 5 minutes for robust). Avoid steeping longer than 5 minutes to limit bitterness.
4
Strain
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher or teapot to remove the ginger slices and tea leaves/bags.

5
Sweeten and season
While the tea is still hot, stir in 2 teaspoons honey or sugar until dissolved. Add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Taste and adjust sweetener or lemon to preference.
6
Serve
Pour the tea into cups. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve hot, or cool to room temperature and refrigerate to serve iced over ice.